The Elegant Child Campus believes in providing a developmental program with a safe and nurturing 'home away from home' environment for all the children and their families.
This belief allows young children to feel individual success while expanding their world and ideas through all areas of development which include: cognitive, social, physical, and emotional.
We provide the utmost in care combined with the highest level of education available.
At the Elegant Child, curriculum begins at infancy including both baby music and baby gym.
A strong theme based curriculum is carried forth by degreed and experienced teachers who have been a part of the Elegant Child family for many years.
Specialized instruction also takes place in Spanish, computers, cooking, physical education, health, dance and gymnastics.
The Elegant Child Campus boasts larger classrooms, a music room, three gymnasiums, a children's cooking kitchen, unique playgrounds, a soccer field and one of a kind caf'.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked MO School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Elegant Child Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
608 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
![Elegant Child Early Learning Center Student By Grade Elegant Child Early Learning Center Student By Grade](http://images2.privateschoolreview.com/charts/16000/16204/elegant-child-early-learning-center-chart-iLBRV6.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Melissa Edson, Karen Winchester, Karen Gasparatto
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elegant Child Early Learning Center's ranking?
Elegant Child Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Elegant Child Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Elegant Child Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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